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The Beginners Search Engine Jargon Buster
There’s a lot of acronyms when it comes to anything Search Engine related, so here are a few key ones to help you get to grips with what they mean.
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Alarm bells should be ringing loud and clear for any business involved in distance selling!
The Office of Fair Trading (“OFT”) have taken the step of conducting a pre-Christmas review of 156 retailer websites and found that many of them were not fully complying with the Consumer (Distance Selling) Regulations and the Electronic Commerce (EC)Directive) Regulations. Find out more from Brian Scott at Max Montague...
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Google Analytics: Bounce Rates explained
Bounce Rate is a term that you may have seen on your website's Google Analytics report, or heard about from your web designer when talking about search engine optimization, but what actually is it and should you really care?
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The new EU Website Cookie Law – Is your website legal?
On the 26th May 2011 the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) passed a law that in the UK all websites who use cookies need to allow their user’s to Opt-Out. So is your website legal?
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Smilies have no place in business, or do they? ;-)
Smilies aren’t a new thing by any stretch of the imagination, yet using them in the commercial world is taboo. We take a look at why...
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Email marketing software review: iContact vs MailChimp
For small businesses and non-profit organizations, one of the easiest ways to stay in touch with customers and supporters is to send them a weekly, monthly, or quarterly email newsletter. We look at two of the biggest players in the Email Marketing software field, iContact and MailChimp.
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SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act ) and PIPA (Protect IP Act), what’s all the fuss about?
You may have heard people talking/blogging/twittering about SOPA — the Stop Online Piracy Act and PIPA (Protect IP Act), but what’s it really all about? We take a look to see how it will impact the internet the whole world over.
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Choosing the right Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, where to start…
A good CRM package can be the hub of a business and help drive sales, build relationships and save time and money. But with so many to choose from, where do you start? Get it right, and it will drive your business, get it wrong and it will cost you dearly. We look at the [...]
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Your first website and Google, so what happens next?
So you’ve built your first website, and you want to get found in Google. If you’re not sure what happens and how it all works, then read on…
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Google’s Panda update downgrades UK tech sites, Affiliate sites and Content Farms
Google is well known for implementing new search algorithms within its search technology. A recent update called Panda has changed the game for many website owners, most notably those that use affiliate links to other websites.
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What is WAI Compliance for your website, and why do you need to know?
Many website owners either aren’t aware of WAI or brush over with limited understanding, but in some cases you could be breaking the law. We look at WAI compliance and how it may affect your website.
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New UK law on use of website Cookies deferred for one year
UK websites are being given one year to comply with EU cookie laws, the Information Commissioner's Office has said. The regulations were commonly complied with by the inclusion of relevant wording in a website’s Privacy Policy, however this is no longer to be the case. So, how might these changes in the law affect your [...]
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Moving your website to a new host? Here’s what you need to know
From time to websites need to move from one host to another. This can be for various reasons such as upgrading for better performance, but more typically it’s to find a new host that best supports the website’s needs. The most common need to move host is due to a new website with a new [...]
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The truth behind Link Building; how to build your business both online and offline.
When promoting your website and looking to win new business using the internet, the subject of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is always a hot topic. The common expectation is that being number one in the Google listings for the key phrase of your choice is the only answer. We look at link building and what's [...]